Therapeutic device for treatment of headache and pain
US10765589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1685
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A therapeutic device and method for using the same. The therapeutic device has a supportive body and a pressure applicator extending from the body that is configured to apply pressure to suboccipital muscles of a patient. The pressure applicator may be altered to adjust a position and points through which to apply pressure to the suboccipital muscles. The body may be positioned at an angle relative to the patient's neck and the pressure applicator is applied to the suboccipital muscles. The pressure can be applied for a duration of time to relieve and/or prevent headaches and migraines in patients.
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